Dairy Free Steamed White Rice
Plain white rice is one of those staples that belongs in every kitchen, and this version delivers perfectly fluffy, separate grains every single time. The quick rinse under cold water removes excess surface starch, which is the real secret to avoiding that sticky, clumped-together texture. From there, it's just water and a pinch of salt — nothing hidden, nothing complicated, and absolutely nothing derived from dairy. That matters more than you might think, because some packaged or restaurant rice dishes sneak in butter or cream-based seasonings that can catch you off guard. Keeping the lid on tight during cooking and letting the rice rest off the heat for a full ten minutes is what gives you that light, cloud-like result without any added fat at all. Serve it alongside a stir-fry, a braise, or a bold curry and it holds its own beautifully as a clean, neutral base.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water running through runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered, until the surface is bubbling vigorously.
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